Education

Learn more about what drives addiction and causes mental health disorders. Below are articles about PTSD and trauma, how addiction affects the brain, current medical research, and more.
Education

More Women are Drinking More, Multiple Studies Find

Research shows that women are drinking more than ever before. Read about the reasons behind their alcohol use problem.
Blog

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: Our Natural Response to Threats

When stress becomes overwhelming, the body responds. Learn about the four different trauma responses and how to explore these behaviors.
Alcohol

How Does Alcohol Withdrawal Affect the Body?

You know you need to quit drinking, but you're worried about withdrawal symptoms. Learn what happens to your body here.
Blog

What You Say Matters: How Society Talks About Addiction

When it comes to addiction, what you say matters. Learn about what language stigmatizes addiction and creates further harm than help.
Blog

The FDA and JUUL Labs Feud Over Vapes

The sordid relationship between the FDA and JUUL Labs has resulted in a slew of policies and press releases due to the rise of teen vaping.
Blog

How Is Trauma Linked to Addiction?

For many who experience a trauma, the shock and hurt dissipates with time. Others, however, may turn to substances and develop addictions.
Education

What Are Triggers?

What does "I'm triggered" actually mean? Feeling triggered is different than just feeling upset or mad. Learn more about its clinical meaning.
Alcohol

10 Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Long-term alcohol use impacts your physical health. Learn about alcoholism's negative effects on the brain, heart, liver, and other organs.
Education

6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

Create boundaries with a loved one to protect your mental health and give structure to their recovery. Learn the essential steps.
Drugs

The Rise in Meth: Why Use is Surging Across the Country

Why is meth use rapidly increasing across the US? Accessibility, potency, and lack of treatment options are three key factors
Education

Words Matter: Distinction Between “Social” and “Physical” Distancing

Having to maintain at least a six feet distance between ourselves and others can leave us feeling lonely or isolated. For those in recovery, these feelings can be the beginning of a downward spiral. In this article, clinician Matthew Fields explains the very important difference between physical and social distancing, as well as how to stay connected to others while protecting yourself against COVID-19.
Trauma

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

What exactly is PTSD, the symptoms, causes, and its link to addiction? Learn more here and how Mountainside can help.